Politics A.M.: Revised Democratic voting bill drops controversial provisions, tweaks others as pressure for action mounts

Trump takes aim at George W. Bush, saying he shouldn't 'lecture' about threat of domestic terrorism; GOP condemnation of Biden coronavirus mandate fuels concern other vaccine requirements could be targeted; Justices say Supreme Court split by philosophical — not partisan — differences, but timing works against them; With big tax push, Democrats aim to tackle enormous gains of top 1 percent; Ron DeSantis is winning the Republican primary already playing out at Fox News; McAuliffe's claim that Glenn Youngkin 'wants to ban abortion'; Biden presses for climate change measures as he tours fire-ravaged states in West; California keeps burning over and over and over; Mississippi abortion law would open door to extensive bans, providers tell Supreme Court; Biden, mandates and the other freedom — from the coronavirus ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Introductory offer: Get one year of digital access for just $40.  Sign up for this newsletter Read online The most important politics stories today.     (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Revised Democratic voting bill drops controversial provisions, tweaks others as pressure for action mounts The Freedom to Vote Act discards significant pieces of the earlier For the People Act and tweaks others, largely in an effort to placate Sen. Joe Manchin III and indulge his hopes of building enough Republican support to pass the bill. By Mike DeBonis ●  Read more »   Trump takes aim at George W. Bush, saying he shouldn't 'lecture' about threat of domestic terrorism Trump's comments came two days after Bush, who was president during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, delivered a speech to commemorate their 20th anniversary. By John Wagner and Amy B Wang ●  Read more »   GOP condemnation of Biden coronavirus mandate fuels concern other vaccine requirements could be targeted Leading Republicans have declined to say whether they think requirements in schools, the military and private employers should also be rethought or banned. By Felicia Sonmez, Marianna Sotomayor and Mariana Alfaro ●  Read more »   Justices say Supreme Court split by philosophical — not partisan — differences, but timing works against them Justice Amy Coney Barrett's first major public outing was with Sen. Mitch McConnell, who assured her confirmation last year. By Robert Barnes ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   With big tax push, Democrats aim to tackle enormous gains of top 1 percent The White House and several congressional leaders have rallied behind tax plan that would target changes towards large corporations and the wealthy. By Jeff Stein ●  Read more »   Ron DeSantis is winning the Republican primary already playing out at Fox News The Florida governor can already thank the network for his current position. Analysis ●  By Philip Bump ●  Read more »   McAuliffe's claim that Glenn Youngkin 'wants to ban abortion' Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe is putting words into his opponent's mouth. Analysis ●  By Glenn Kessler ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Biden presses for climate change measures as he tours fire-ravaged states in West The president again warned that the country faces a "code red" moment. By Tyler Pager ●  Read more »   California keeps burning over and over and over More than 1 of every 100 acres in the state are part of an active wildfire. Analysis ●  By Philip Bump ●  Read more »   Mississippi abortion law would open door to extensive bans, providers tell Supreme Court The review of the Mississippi law, which prohibits almost all abortions after 15 weeks, has taken on greater significance since the Supreme Court allowed a more restrictive Texas law to take effect. By Robert Barnes ●  Read more »   Biden, mandates and the other freedom — from the coronavirus Political philosophers often note freedom isn't just about lack of regulation. But the White House and covid hawks have increasingly and puzzlingly ceded the argument. Analysis ●  By Aaron Blake ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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